Once your little bundle of joy has arrived in your hands the next big milestone moment is choosing a name for your baby. Parents will tirelessly hunt, making a long list of preferred suggestions from family and friends. Choosing one from it is quite a crucial decision for a parent as that name becomes their future identity and will be carried throughout their kid’s life. So there lies an utmost responsibility in choosing a meaningful, unique name sticking to your family tradition and culture.
Malayalam is one of the ancient classical languages with a major part of its vocabulary derived from Sanskrit, Tamil, and Portuguese. The language is known for its diverse vocabulary and hence displays unique meanings with the names. We have compiled an interesting list of unique Malayalam baby names with their meanings to make your job easier.

No | NAME | GENDER | MEANING |
1 | Aabha | Girl | Lustre |
2 | Aadhrithi | Girl | A stalwart woman |
3 | Aadrika | Girl | Strong and sturdy |
4 | Aami | Girl | Dear or loved |
5 | Aanchal | Girl | A girl providing shelter to needy |
6 | Aanya | Girl | Women with grace of God |
7 | Abhilasha | Girl | Desire |
8 | Abhiprithi | Girl | Full of love |
9 | Abhisarika | Girl | Beloved |
10 | Agrata | Girl | Leader |
11 | Alisha | Girl | Protected by God |
12 | Amal | Boy/Girl | Hope |
13 | Amoda | Girl | Happiness |
14 | Amshula | Girl | Sunny or Influential Person |
15 | Anchita | Girl | Honored |
16 | Ankita | Girl | Dedicate or distinguished |
17 | Anveeksha | Girl | Meditation |
18 | Anvesha | Girl | Curious |
19 | Anvitha | Girl | Ray of light or one who bridges the gap |
20 | Arunima | Girl | Glow of dawn |
21 | Athmika | Girl | Light of god |
22 | Bageshri | Girl | Name of raga |
23 | Bhanuja | Girl | Signifies river Yamuna |
24 | Celina | Girl | Heaven |
25 | Chakrika | Girl | Goddess Lakshmi |
26 | Chavi | Girl | Reflection |
27 | Dani | Girl | Kind and merciful |
28 | Gamila | Girl | Gorgeous |
29 | Harshada | Girl | One who brings happiness |
30 | Harshal | Girl | Glad |
31 | Hita | Girl | A lovable girl |
32 | Jeevika | Girl | Water |
33 | Jiya | Girl | Beloved or sweetheart |
34 | Jyotsna | Girl | Moonlight |
35 | Kalpita | Girl | Imagined |
36 | Kaumudi | Girl | Moonlight |
37 | Keshini | Girl | One with long hair |
38 | Kumud | Girl | Lotus flower |
39 | Mahima | Girl | Greatness |
40 | Manjari | Girl | A bunch or collection |
41 | Mehek | Girl | Fragrance |
42 | Parina | Girl | Fairy |
43 | Parinita | Girl | An expert |
44 | Pracheeta | Girl | Origin or starting point |
45 | Pradeepta | Girl | Glowing |
46 | Prafula | Girl | Blooming lotus |
47 | Rajisha | Girl | Moon |
48 | Rajivini | Girl | collection of blue lotuses |
49 | Ramila | Girl | A lover girl |
50 | Ramita | Girl | One with a pleasing personality |
51 | Reeneka | Girl | Beautiful like a song |
52 | Reman | Girl | Calming and sweet as a song |
53 | Tamasvini | Girl | Night sky |
54 | Tanisha | Girl | Ambition |
55 | Tejal | Girl | Radiant |
56 | Trishala | Girl | Mother of Lord Mahavir |
57 | Trishna | Girl | Thirst |
58 | Udvita | Girl | A river filled with lotus |
59 | Umika | Girl | Goddess Parvati |
60 | Utpalini | Girl | Water lily |
61 | Varanya | Girl | Best or most excellent |
62 | Varuni | Girl | Rain and infinite |
63 | Vidhula | Girl | Moon |
64 | Yadana | Girl | A precious gem |
65 | Aadesh | Boy | Order or command |
66 | Aadil | Boy | Righteousness |
67 | Aadish | Boy | Wise or intelligent |
68 | Aardik | Boy | One who is affectionate to fellowmen |
69 | Aatreya | Boy | A famous sage |
70 | Abeer | Boy | Fragrance of rose |
71 | Abhay | Boy | Fearless or courageous |
72 | Abhaysimha | Boy | As brave as a lion |
73 | Abhinav | Boy | New or special |
74 | Abhineet | Boy | Perfect |
75 | Abhinivesh | Boy | Desire or wish |
76 | Abhivanth | Boy | A royal salute |
77 | Adwin | Boy | Artist |
78 | Aiden | Boy | Fiery young man |
79 | Ambar | Boy | Blue sky |
80 | Aryan | Boy | Honorable king |
81 | Bhusan | Boy | Ornament |
82 | Bijoy | Boy | Victorious |
83 | Chaithan | Boy | Perception or intelligence |
84 | Chaitran | Boy | Bright and clear-minded |
85 | Chandramadhav | Boy | Sweet |
86 | Chandresh | Boy | Lord of moon |
87 | Charudutta | Boy | Born with beauty |
88 | Chirag | Boy | Lamp or light |
89 | Cyril | Boy | Master of lord |
90 | Daivat | Boy | One who possesses the heart of god |
91 | Darshak | Boy | A spectator |
92 | Dharesh | Boy | Lord of lands |
93 | Dhaval | Boy | Fair child |
94 | Dheeman | Boy | Intelligent |
95 | Hemang | Boy | One who possesses the golden body |
96 | Hemant | Boy | Winter signifies Lord Buddha |
97 | Hriday | Boy | Lord Vishnu |
98 | Idhanth | Boy | Bright or luminous |
99 | Ilesh | Boy | Lord of earth |
100 | Indeevar | Boy | A blue lotus |
101 | Indranil | Boy | Lord Shiva or gemstone turquoise |
102 | Ipsit | Boy | A desirable one |
103 | Iravan | Boy | The ruler of oceans |
104 | Jatin | Boy | Denotes lord shiva |
105 | Kanishk | Boy | An ancient king who followed Buddhism |
106 | Kashyap | Boy | A famous sage |
107 | Manish | Boy | Lord of mind |
108 | Mihir | Boy | The sun |
109 | Mitesh | Boy | A man of fewer desires |
110 | Naman | Boy | One who commands respect |
111 | Nilesh | Boy | Name of Lord Krishna |
112 | Niranjan | Boy | One who is simple, Full moon night |
113 | Nirav | Boy | Silence |
114 | Nivrutti | Boy | Separated from the world/ feeling of bliss |
115 | Nripendra | Boy | King of kings |
116 | Ojas | Boy | Energy/ enthusiasm |
117 | Omkar | Boy | Mystic sound of the Hindu mantra |
118 | Pranal | Boy | A waterway or creek denotes God |
119 | Prayaag | Boy | The confluence of three rivers. |
120 | Ratin | Boy | One who is blessed with happiness and love |
121 | Redan | Boy | One who has a lovable heart |
122 | Rithin | Boy | Rich and victorious in war |
123 | Riyan | Boy | Doors of Heaven King |
124 | Sadesh | Boy | Pearl |
125 | Saharsh | Boy | Brave |
126 | Sahil | Boy | Leader or ruler |
127 | Salil | Boy | Water |
128 | Samyak | Boy | Enough |
129 | Sanchit | Boy | Collection |
130 | Shardool | Boy | One who is as brave as a lion |
131 | Shrinay | Boy | Lord Ganesha |
132 | Shrithik | Boy | Lord Shiva |
133 | Snithik | Boy | Master of justice |
134 | Sreevar | Boy | Lord Venkatesha |
135 | Suhruda | Boy | Good-hearted |
136 | Sushruth | Boy | A man of good reputation |
137 | Sushrutha | Boy | Son of sage Vishvamithra |
138 | Tanmay | Boy | Absorbed or engrossed |
139 | Tapir | Boy | Holy and chaste |
140 | Utpal | Boy | Beginning |
141 | Vagindra | Boy | God of speech |
142 | Vedhant | Boy | Ultimate Consciousness |
143 | Vipreet | Boy | Unique |
144 | Vireshwar | Boy | Lord Shiva |
145 | Vishalpreet | Boy | Blessed with a pure heart |
146 | Vishravas | Boy | A wise thinker |
147 | Vishvag | Boy | Lord Brahma |
148 | Vishvesh | Boy | Lord of the world |
149 | Vishwatma | Boy | Universal soul |
150 | Yashas | Boy | A famous person |
A name is a way a parent looks at and loves the child. A name, which starts as an identity for a person, travels along with them to all heights and becomes an inspiration when they achieve. There can be some names but never can be the same personality.